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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 459.03 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 459.03 and 208.24 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 459.03 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/459.03 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 459.03 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 95,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,588.41/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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