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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.33, 461.29 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.33, 461.29 and 201.51 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.33 : 461.29 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.33/461.29 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.33x = 461.29 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.33x = 92,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,954.55/334.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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