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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.70 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.70 and 209.56 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.70 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.70 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.70 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 96,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,540.94/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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