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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 461.50 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 461.50 and 208.58 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 461.50 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/461.50 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 461.50 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 96,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256.84/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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