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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 462.09 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 462.09 and 202.09 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 462.09 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/462.09 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 462.09 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 93,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,383.77/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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