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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 456.78 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 456.78 and 206.64 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 456.78 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/456.78 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 456.78 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 94,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,389.79/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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