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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 458.26 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 458.26 and 207.77 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 458.26 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/458.26 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 458.26 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 95,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.87/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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