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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 501.36 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 501.36 and 204.84 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 501.36 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/501.36 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 501.36 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 102,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,697.81/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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