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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 502.04 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 502.04 and 197.91 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 502.04 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/502.04 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 502.04 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 99,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356.35/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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