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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 502.11 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 502.11 and 204.84 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 502.11 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/502.11 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 502.11 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 102,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,852.21/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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