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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.55 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.55 and 200.23 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.55 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.55 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.55 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 92,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,015.70/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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