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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 459.61 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 459.61 and 202.15 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 459.61 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/459.61 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 459.61 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 92,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,910.16/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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