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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 460.86 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 460.86 and 209.65 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 460.86 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/460.86 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 460.86 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 96,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.30/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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