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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 502.26 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 502.26 and 206.50 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 502.26 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/502.26 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 502.26 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 103,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,716.69/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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