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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 462.24 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 462.24 and 203.94 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 462.24 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/462.24 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 462.24 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 94,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,269.23/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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