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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.59 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.59 and 202.80 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.59 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.59 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.59 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 93,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,407.65/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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