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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.81 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.81 and 200.03 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.81 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.81 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.81 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 92,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,372.55/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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