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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.68 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.68 and 203.54 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.68 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.68 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.68 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 93,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,970.35/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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