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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.31, 458.68 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.31, 458.68 and 207.89 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.31 : 458.68 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.31/458.68 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.31x = 458.68 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.31x = 95,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,354.99/332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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