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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 461.21 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 461.21 and 201.47 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 461.21 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/461.21 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 461.21 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 92,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.67/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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