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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.40 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.40 and 209.34 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.40 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.40 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.40 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 96,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,379.09/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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