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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 460.34 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 460.34 and 202.68 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 460.34 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/460.34 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 460.34 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 93,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,301.71/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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