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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 457.11 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 457.11 and 206.76 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 457.11 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/457.11 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 457.11 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 94,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,512.06/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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