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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 461.02 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 461.02 and 203.02 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 461.02 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/461.02 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 461.02 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 93,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,592.96/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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