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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 460.71 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 460.71 and 201.07 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 460.71 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/460.71 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 460.71 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 92,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634.96/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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