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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 460.01 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 460.01 and 209.11 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 460.01 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/460.01 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 460.01 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 96,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192.06/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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