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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 456.96 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 456.96 and 206.76 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 456.96 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/456.96 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 456.96 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 94,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481.05/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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