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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.67 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.67 and 208.74 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.67 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.67 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.67 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 95,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,951.52/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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