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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 501.84 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 501.84 and 197.97 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 501.84 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/501.84 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 501.84 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 99,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,349.26/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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