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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 460.08 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 460.08 and 202.38 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 460.08 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/460.08 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 460.08 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 93,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110.99/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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