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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 461.15 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 461.15 and 203.15 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 461.15 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/461.15 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 461.15 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 93,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,682.62/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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