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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 457.72 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 457.72 and 207.27 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 457.72 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/457.72 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 457.72 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 94,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,871.62/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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