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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 459.41 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 459.41 and 208.56 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 459.41 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/459.41 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 459.41 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 95,813.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,813.51/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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