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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 460.77 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 460.77 and 201.11 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 460.77 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/460.77 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 460.77 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 92,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,665.45/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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