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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.29, 461.20 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.29, 461.20 and 203.20 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.29 : 461.20 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.29/461.20 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.29x = 461.20 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.29x = 93,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,715.84/334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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