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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.96 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.96 and 203.04 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.96 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.96 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.96 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 93,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,592.81/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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