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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.48, 461.52 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.48, 461.52 and 203.44 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.48 : 461.52 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.48/461.52 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.48x = 461.52 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.48x = 93,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.63/334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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