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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.41, 460.04 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.41, 460.04 and 209.07 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.41 : 460.04 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.41/460.04 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.41x = 460.04 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.41x = 96,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,179.52/333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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