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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.76 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.76 and 208.68 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.76 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.76 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.76 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 95,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,942.72/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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