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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 460.10 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 460.10 and 200.59 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 460.10 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/460.10 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 460.10 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 92,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,291.46/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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