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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 461.79 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 461.79 and 203.58 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 461.79 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/461.79 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 461.79 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 94,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,011.21/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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