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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 502 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 502 and 197.96 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 502 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/502 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 502 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 99,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,375.92/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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