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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.18 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.18 and 207.97 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.18 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.18 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.18 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 95,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,285.40/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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