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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.83 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.83 and 207.37 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.83 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.83 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.83 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 94,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.88/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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