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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 461.73 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 461.73 and 203.61 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 461.73 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/461.73 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 461.73 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 94,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,012.85/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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