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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.54 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.54 and 202.10 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.54 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.54 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.54 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 92,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,870.74/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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