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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 460.60 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 460.60 and 202.75 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 460.60 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/460.60 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 460.60 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 93,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,386.65/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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