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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 462.26 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 462.26 and 203.88 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 462.26 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/462.26 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 462.26 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 94,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,245.57/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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