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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 460.18 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 460.18 and 202.53 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 460.18 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/460.18 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 460.18 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 93,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,200.26/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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