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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.05, 458.21 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.05, 458.21 and 207.73 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.05 : 458.21 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.05/458.21 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.05x = 458.21 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.05x = 95,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,180.63/332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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