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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 496.44 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 496.44 and 209.31 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 496.44 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/496.44 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 496.44 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 103,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,909.86/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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