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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 458.13 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 458.13 and 207.82 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 458.13 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/458.13 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 458.13 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 95,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,208.58/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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