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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.44 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.44 and 202.02 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.44 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.44 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.44 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 92,816.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,816.07/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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