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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 460.14 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 460.14 and 209.10 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 460.14 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/460.14 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 460.14 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 96,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,215.67/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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