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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 460.17 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 460.17 and 202.56 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 460.17 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/460.17 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 460.17 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 93,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,212.04/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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