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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 457.86 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 457.86 and 205.74 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 457.86 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/457.86 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 457.86 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 94,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,200.31/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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