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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.79, 460.49 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.79, 460.49 and 202.72 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.79 : 460.49 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.79/460.49 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.79x = 460.49 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.79x = 93,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,347.22/333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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