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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 500.97 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 500.97 and 204.24 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 500.97 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/500.97 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 500.97 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 102,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,318.11/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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