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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.74 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.74 and 200.33 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.74 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.74 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.74 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 92,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,099.86/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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