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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.30, 461.45 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.30, 461.45 and 201.60 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.30 : 461.45 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.30/461.45 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.30x = 461.45 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.30x = 93,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,028.32/334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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