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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 462.18 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 462.18 and 202.02 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 462.18 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/462.18 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 462.18 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 93,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,369.60/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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