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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 459.93 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 459.93 and 202.48 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 459.93 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/459.93 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 459.93 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 93,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,126.63/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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