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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.91 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.91 and 202.32 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.91 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.91 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.91 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 93,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,048.99/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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