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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 501.80 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 501.80 and 197.63 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 501.80 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/501.80 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 501.80 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 99,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,167.24/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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