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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.07, 495.95 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.07, 495.95 and 201 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.07 : 495.95 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.07/495.95 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.07x = 495.95 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.07x = 99,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,684.95/331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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