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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460 and 200.66 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 92,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,303.60/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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