Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.74 and 202.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.74 and 202.99 is: 280.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.96 : 460.74 = 202.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.96/460.74 = 202.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.96x = 460.74 × 202.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.96x = 93,523.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,523.31/333.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280.05
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