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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.87 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.87 and 208.91 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.87 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.87 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.87 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 96,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,071.44/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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