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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 462.02 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 462.02 and 203.84 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 462.02 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/462.02 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 462.02 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 94,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178.16/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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