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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 457.80 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 457.80 and 207.45 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 457.80 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/457.80 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 457.80 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 94,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,970.61/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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