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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 501.58 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 501.58 and 211.06 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 501.58 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/501.58 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 501.58 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 105,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,863.47/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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