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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.57, 460.43 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.57, 460.43 and 202.67 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.57 : 460.43 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.57/460.43 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.57x = 460.43 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.57x = 93,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,315.35/333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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