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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 457.08 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 457.08 and 206.94 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 457.08 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/457.08 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 457.08 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 94,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588.14/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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