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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 499.26 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 499.26 and 209.48 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 499.26 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/499.26 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 499.26 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 104,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,583.27/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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