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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.96 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.96 and 200.53 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.96 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.96 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.96 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 92,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234.78/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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