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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 462.03 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 462.03 and 203.88 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 462.03 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/462.03 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 462.03 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 94,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,197.33/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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