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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 460.98 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 460.98 and 203.10 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 460.98 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/460.98 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 460.98 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 93,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,625.04/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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