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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 459.17 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 459.17 and 208.44 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 459.17 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/459.17 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 459.17 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 95,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,709.39/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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