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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.49, 461.70 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.49, 461.70 and 203.49 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.49 : 461.70 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.49/461.70 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.49x = 461.70 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.49x = 93,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,951.33/334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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