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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 460.50 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 460.50 and 202.64 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 460.50 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/460.50 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 460.50 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 93,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,315.72/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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