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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 461.91 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 461.91 and 203.65 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 461.91 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/461.91 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 461.91 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 94,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,067.97/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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