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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.94 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.94 and 203.00 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.94 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.94 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.94 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 93,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567.50/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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