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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 460.56 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 460.56 and 202.76 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 460.56 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/460.56 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 460.56 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 93,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,383.15/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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