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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 460.01 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 460.01 and 202.27 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 460.01 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/460.01 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 460.01 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 93,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,046.22/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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