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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 459.73 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 459.73 and 200.48 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 459.73 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/459.73 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 459.73 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 92,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,163.49/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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