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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 457.17 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 457.17 and 206.79 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 457.17 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/457.17 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 457.17 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 94,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.15/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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