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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 459.50 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 459.50 and 202.12 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 459.50 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/459.50 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 459.50 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 92,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,871.98/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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