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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 459.98 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 459.98 and 202.33 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 459.98 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/459.98 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 459.98 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 93,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067.75/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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