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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 460.60 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 460.60 and 209.46 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 460.60 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/460.60 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 460.60 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 96,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477.28/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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