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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 459.81 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 459.81 and 202.14 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 459.81 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/459.81 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 459.81 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 92,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,945.99/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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