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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 459.73 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 459.73 and 202.30 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 459.73 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/459.73 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 459.73 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 93,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,001.34/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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