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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 458.77 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 458.77 and 208.15 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 458.77 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/458.77 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 458.77 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 95,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,492.98/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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