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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.40 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.40 and 209.54 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.40 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.40 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.40 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 104,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,225.20/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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