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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 457.80 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 457.80 and 207.50 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 457.80 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/457.80 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 457.80 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 94,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,993.50/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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