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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 456.67 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 456.67 and 206.54 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 456.67 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/456.67 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 456.67 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 94,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,319.59/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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