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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.68 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.68 and 209 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.68 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.68 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.68 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 96,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,073.12/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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