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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.07, 460.99 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.07, 460.99 and 201.30 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.07 : 460.99 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.07/460.99 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.07x = 460.99 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.07x = 92,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,797.29/334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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