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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 461.73 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 461.73 and 203.66 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 461.73 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/461.73 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 461.73 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 94,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,035.93/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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