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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.86 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.86 and 208.93 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.86 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.86 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.86 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 96,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,078.55/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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