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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.17 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.17 and 208.37 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.17 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.17 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.17 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 95,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,678.14/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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