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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 460.71 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 460.71 and 209.36 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 460.71 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/460.71 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 460.71 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 96,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,454.25/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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