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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.38 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.38 and 207.21 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.38 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.38 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.38 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 94,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,773.71/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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