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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 461.11 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 461.11 and 203.15 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 461.11 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/461.11 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 461.11 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 93,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,674.50/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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