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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.61, 461.81 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.61, 461.81 and 201.84 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.61 : 461.81 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.61/461.81 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.61x = 461.81 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.61x = 93,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,210.72/334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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