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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 462.04 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 462.04 and 203.85 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 462.04 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/462.04 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 462.04 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 94,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,186.34/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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