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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 457.74 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 457.74 and 205.71 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 457.74 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/457.74 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 457.74 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 94,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161.70/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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