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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 460.03 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 460.03 and 200.58 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 460.03 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/460.03 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 460.03 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 92,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,272.82/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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