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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502.35 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502.35 and 196.17 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502.35 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502.35 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502.35 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 98,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,546.00/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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