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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 496.89 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 496.89 and 209.81 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 496.89 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/496.89 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 496.89 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 104,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,250.01/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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