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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 459.03 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 459.03 and 208.33 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 459.03 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/459.03 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 459.03 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 95,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,629.72/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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