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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 460.79 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 460.79 and 202.82 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 460.79 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/460.79 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 460.79 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 93,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,456.41/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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