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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 459.05 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 459.05 and 208.31 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 459.05 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/459.05 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 459.05 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 95,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,621.37/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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