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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 457.88 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 457.88 and 207.40 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 457.88 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/457.88 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 457.88 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 94,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,964.31/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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