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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 459.55 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 459.55 and 208.62 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 459.55 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/459.55 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 459.55 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 95,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,871.32/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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