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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.81 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.81 and 203.59 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.81 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.81 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.81 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 94,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,019.90/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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