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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 459.95 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 459.95 and 202.35 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 459.95 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/459.95 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 459.95 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 93,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.88/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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