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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 460.25 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 460.25 and 209.18 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 460.25 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/460.25 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 460.25 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 96,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275.10/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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