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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 496.20 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 496.20 and 209.51 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 496.20 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/496.20 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 496.20 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 103,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,958.86/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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