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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.79, 460.82 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.79, 460.82 and 209.61 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.79 : 460.82 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.79/460.82 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.79x = 460.82 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.79x = 96,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.00/333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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