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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 460.64 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 460.64 and 202.66 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 460.64 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/460.64 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 460.64 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 93,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,353.30/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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