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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 209.64 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.80 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.80 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.80 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 96,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,602.11/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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