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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 459.04 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 459.04 and 208.32 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 459.04 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/459.04 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 459.04 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 95,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627.21/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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