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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 501.68 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 501.68 and 305.90 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 501.68 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/501.68 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 501.68 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 153,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,463.91/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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