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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 458.97 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 458.97 and 206.75 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 458.97 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/458.97 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 458.97 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 94,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892.42/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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