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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 460.47 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 460.47 and 193.81 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 460.47 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/460.47 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 460.47 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 89,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,243.69/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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