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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.77 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.77 and 202.09 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.77 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.77 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.77 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 92,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,914.92/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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