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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.75 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.75 and 202.26 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.75 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.75 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.75 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 92,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,989.04/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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