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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 462.08 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 462.08 and 203.91 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 462.08 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/462.08 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 462.08 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 94,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,223.24/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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