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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 457.48 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 457.48 and 207.16 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 457.48 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/457.48 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 457.48 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 94,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,770.67/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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