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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 461.05 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 461.05 and 203.23 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 461.05 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/461.05 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 461.05 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 93,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,699.19/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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