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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 461.17 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 461.17 and 201.45 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 461.17 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/461.17 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 461.17 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 92,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,902.70/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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