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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 459.68 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 459.68 and 202.20 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 459.68 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/459.68 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 459.68 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 92,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.30/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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