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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 460.58 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 460.58 and 209.32 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 460.58 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/460.58 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 460.58 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 96,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,408.61/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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