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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 501.58 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 501.58 and 204.28 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 501.58 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/501.58 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 501.58 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 102,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,462.76/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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