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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 459.35 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 459.35 and 208.50 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 459.35 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/459.35 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 459.35 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 95,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,774.48/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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