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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.90 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.90 and 203.70 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.90 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.90 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.90 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 94,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,089.03/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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