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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 461.55 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 461.55 and 203.52 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 461.55 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/461.55 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 461.55 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 93,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,934.66/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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