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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 460.58 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 460.58 and 201.07 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 460.58 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/460.58 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 460.58 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 92,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,608.17/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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