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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.71 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.71 and 200.03 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.71 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.71 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.71 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 92,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,353.04/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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