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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 460.26 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 460.26 and 202.53 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 460.26 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/460.26 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 460.26 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 93,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.46/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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