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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 460.28 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 460.28 and 202.74 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 460.28 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/460.28 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 460.28 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 93,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,317.17/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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