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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 460.68 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 460.68 and 202.88 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 460.68 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/460.68 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 460.68 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 93,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,462.76/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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