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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 461.07 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 461.07 and 201.42 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 461.07 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/461.07 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 461.07 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 92,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868.72/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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