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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 460.02 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 460.02 and 200.57 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 460.02 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/460.02 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 460.02 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 92,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,262.91/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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