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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 461.02 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 461.02 and 203.12 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 461.02 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/461.02 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 461.02 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 93,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,642.38/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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