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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 459.55 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 459.55 and 208.74 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 459.55 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/459.55 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 459.55 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 95,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,925.42/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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