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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.88 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.88 and 202.37 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.88 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.88 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.88 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 93,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,063.11/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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