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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.17 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.17 and 209.18 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.17 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.17 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.17 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 96,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,259.51/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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