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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 459.60 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 459.60 and 202.03 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 459.60 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/459.60 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 459.60 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 92,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,852.99/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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