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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 459.64 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 459.64 and 201.95 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 459.64 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/459.64 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 459.64 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 92,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,824.30/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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