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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.30 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.30 and 203.49 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.30 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.30 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.30 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 93,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,868.92/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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