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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 461.14 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 461.14 and 209.68 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 461.14 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/461.14 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 461.14 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 96,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,691.84/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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