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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 457.71 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 457.71 and 207.37 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 457.71 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/457.71 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 457.71 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 94,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,915.12/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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