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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 458.87 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 458.87 and 208.18 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 458.87 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/458.87 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 458.87 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 95,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,524.22/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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