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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 460.20 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 460.20 and 202.60 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 460.20 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/460.20 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 460.20 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 93,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,236.52/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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