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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.37, 456.80 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.37, 456.80 and 206.97 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.37 : 456.80 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.37/456.80 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.37x = 456.80 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.37x = 94,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541.61/331.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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