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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 496.84 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 496.84 and 209.76 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 496.84 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/496.84 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 496.84 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 104,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,217.16/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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