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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.79 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.79 and 201.87 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.79 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.79 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.79 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 93,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,221.55/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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