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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 460.83 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 460.83 and 201.24 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 460.83 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/460.83 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 460.83 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 92,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,737.43/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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