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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 459.68 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 459.68 and 208.98 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 459.68 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/459.68 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 459.68 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 96,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,062.88/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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