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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 459.91 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 459.91 and 200.51 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 459.91 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/459.91 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 459.91 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 92,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,217.92/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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