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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 462.32 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 462.32 and 203.86 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 462.32 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/462.32 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 462.32 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 94,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248.56/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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