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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 457.46 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 457.46 and 207.02 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 457.46 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/457.46 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 457.46 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 94,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701.08/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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