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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 461.61 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 461.61 and 203.60 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 461.61 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/461.61 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 461.61 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 93,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981.49/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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