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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 461.16 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 461.16 and 203.09 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 461.16 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/461.16 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 461.16 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 93,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,656.98/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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