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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 457.75 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 457.75 and 207.39 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 457.75 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/457.75 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 457.75 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 94,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934.75/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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