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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 495.99 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 495.99 and 209.16 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 495.99 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/495.99 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 495.99 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 103,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,741.27/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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