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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 460.02 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 460.02 and 200.50 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 460.02 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/460.02 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 460.02 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 92,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234.01/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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