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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.76 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.76 and 208.02 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.76 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.76 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.76 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 95,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,431.26/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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