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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.40 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.40 and 209.18 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.40 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.40 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.40 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 103,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,836.95/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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