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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 456.96 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 456.96 and 206.94 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 456.96 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/456.96 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 456.96 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 94,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563.30/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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