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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.91 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.91 and 202.25 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.91 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.91 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.91 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 93,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,013.99/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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