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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 460.36 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 460.36 and 193.76 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 460.36 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/460.36 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 460.36 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 89,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.02/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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