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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 460.26 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 460.26 and 200.83 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 460.26 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/460.26 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 460.26 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 92,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.02/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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