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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 461.52 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 461.52 and 203.46 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 461.52 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/461.52 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 461.52 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 93,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,900.86/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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