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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 461.76 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 461.76 and 203.64 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 461.76 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/461.76 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 461.76 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 94,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,032.81/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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