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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 459.58 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 459.58 and 202.04 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 459.58 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/459.58 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 459.58 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 92,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853.54/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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