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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.12 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.12 and 201.48 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.12 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.12 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.12 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 92,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905.45/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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