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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 459.73 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 459.73 and 202.15 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 459.73 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/459.73 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 459.73 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 92,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,931.52/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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