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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 460.15 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 460.15 and 202.51 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 460.15 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/460.15 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 460.15 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 93,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,184.98/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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