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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.54 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.54 and 207.11 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.54 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.54 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.54 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 94,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,758.82/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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