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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 460.37 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 460.37 and 202.67 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 460.37 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/460.37 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 460.37 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 93,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.19/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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