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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.71 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.71 and 200.97 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.71 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.71 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.71 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 92,588.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,588.89/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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