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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.84 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.84 and 202.29 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.84 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.84 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.84 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 93,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021.03/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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