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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.11 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.11 and 209.17 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.11 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.11 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.11 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 96,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,241.21/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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