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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 462.06 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 462.06 and 203.84 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 462.06 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/462.06 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 462.06 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 94,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,186.31/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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