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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 502 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 502 and 206 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 502 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/502 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 502 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 103,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,412/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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