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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.35, 461.23 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.35, 461.23 and 203.27 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.35 : 461.23 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.35/461.23 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.35x = 461.23 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.35x = 93,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,751.41/334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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