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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 458.47 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 458.47 and 208.07 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 458.47 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/458.47 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 458.47 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 95,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,393.85/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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