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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 461.22 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 461.22 and 203.27 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 461.22 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/461.22 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 461.22 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 93,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752.19/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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