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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.94 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.94 and 209.87 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.94 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.94 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.94 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 104,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,290.84/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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