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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 497.10 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 497.10 and 209.44 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 497.10 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/497.10 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 497.10 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 104,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,110.14/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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