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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 461.79 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 461.79 and 203.67 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 461.79 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/461.79 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 461.79 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 94,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,052.77/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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