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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 460.06 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 460.06 and 200.55 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 460.06 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/460.06 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 460.06 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 92,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,265.03/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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