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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.96 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.96 and 200.52 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.96 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.96 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.96 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 92,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,231.50/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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