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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 496.35 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 496.35 and 209.27 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 496.35 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/496.35 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 496.35 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 103,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,868.68/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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