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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.34 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.34 and 203.34 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.34 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.34 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.34 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 93,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.88/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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