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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.37 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.37 and 207.93 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.37 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.37 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.37 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 95,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,308.87/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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