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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.89, 462.01 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.89, 462.01 and 203.85 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.89 : 462.01 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.89/462.01 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.89x = 462.01 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.89x = 94,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,180.74/334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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