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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.74 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.74 and 208.76 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.74 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.74 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.74 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 95,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,975.32/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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