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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 460.15 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 460.15 and 209.02 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 460.15 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/460.15 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 460.15 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 96,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,178.88/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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