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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 456.93 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 456.93 and 207 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 456.93 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/456.93 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 456.93 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 94,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,584.51/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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