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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 459.92 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 459.92 and 202.20 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 459.92 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/459.92 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 459.92 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 92,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,992.51/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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