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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 501.80 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 501.80 and 247.46 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 501.80 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/501.80 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 501.80 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 124,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171.68/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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