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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 457.21 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 457.21 and 206.87 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 457.21 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/457.21 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 457.21 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 94,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579.71/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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