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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 457.30 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 457.30 and 207.05 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 457.30 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/457.30 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 457.30 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 94,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683.97/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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