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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 460.55 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 460.55 and 202.74 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 460.55 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/460.55 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 460.55 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 93,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,371.91/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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