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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 457.50 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 457.50 and 207.10 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 457.50 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/457.50 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 457.50 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 94,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748.25/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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