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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 456.41 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 456.41 and 206.49 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 456.41 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/456.41 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 456.41 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 94,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,244.10/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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