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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 496.85 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 496.85 and 209.70 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 496.85 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/496.85 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 496.85 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 104,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188.40/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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