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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 460.70 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 460.70 and 207.82 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 460.70 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/460.70 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 460.70 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 95,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,740.69/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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