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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 460.90 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 460.90 and 209.61 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 460.90 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/460.90 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 460.90 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 96,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,608.65/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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