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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 459.87 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 459.87 and 208.88 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 459.87 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/459.87 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 459.87 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 96,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,057.65/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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