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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 458.96 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 458.96 and 208.28 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 458.96 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/458.96 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 458.96 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 95,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,590.41/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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