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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 461.04 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 461.04 and 209.81 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 461.04 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/461.04 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 461.04 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 96,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,728.50/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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