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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 459.59 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 459.59 and 202.07 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 459.59 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/459.59 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 459.59 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 92,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,869.35/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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