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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 460.31 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 460.31 and 202.65 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 460.31 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/460.31 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 460.31 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 93,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,280.81/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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