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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 459.81 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 459.81 and 208.94 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 459.81 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/459.81 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 459.81 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 96,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,072.70/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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