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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.22 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.22 and 203.19 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.22 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.22 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.22 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 93,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,715.29/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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