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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 460.87 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 460.87 and 202.93 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 460.87 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/460.87 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 460.87 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 93,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,522.69/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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