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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 496.17 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 496.17 and 209.55 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 496.17 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/496.17 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 496.17 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 103,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,972.42/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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