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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.29 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.29 and 200.91 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.29 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.29 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.29 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 99,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,709.62/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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