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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.35, 461.45 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.35, 461.45 and 201.58 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.35 : 461.45 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.35/461.45 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.35x = 461.45 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.35x = 93,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,019.09/334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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