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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 459.70 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 459.70 and 202.22 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 459.70 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/459.70 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 459.70 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 92,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,960.53/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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