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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.93 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.93 and 207.52 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.93 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.93 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.93 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 95,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,029.63/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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