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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 456.63 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 456.63 and 206.80 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 456.63 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/456.63 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 456.63 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 94,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,431.08/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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