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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 500.88 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 500.88 and 205.92 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 500.88 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/500.88 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 500.88 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 103,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,141.21/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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