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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 459.62 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 459.62 and 202.04 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 459.62 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/459.62 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 459.62 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 92,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,861.62/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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