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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 459.99 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 459.99 and 202.50 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 459.99 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/459.99 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 459.99 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 93,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,147.98/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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