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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.31 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.31 and 193.71 is: 267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.31 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.31 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.31 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 89,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,166.65/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.40

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