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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.41, 460.18 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.41, 460.18 and 202.52 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.41 : 460.18 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.41/460.18 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.41x = 460.18 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.41x = 93,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,197.06/333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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