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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 457.89 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 457.89 and 207.72 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 457.89 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/457.89 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 457.89 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 95,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,112.91/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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