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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 459.72 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 459.72 and 200.30 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 459.72 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/459.72 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 459.72 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 92,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,081.92/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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