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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 500.56 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 500.56 and 204.32 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 500.56 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/500.56 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 500.56 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 102,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,274.42/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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