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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 456.15 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 456.15 and 206.31 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 456.15 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/456.15 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 456.15 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 94,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,108.31/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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