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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 462.06 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 462.06 and 202 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 462.06 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/462.06 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 462.06 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 93,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,336.12/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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