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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 461.04 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 461.04 and 208.03 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 461.04 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/461.04 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 461.04 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 95,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,910.15/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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