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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.79 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.79 and 208.82 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.79 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.79 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.79 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 96,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,013.35/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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