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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.54, 501.46 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.54, 501.46 and 197.56 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.54 : 501.46 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.54/501.46 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.54x = 501.46 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.54x = 99,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,068.44/334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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