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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 457.83 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 457.83 and 207.44 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 457.83 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/457.83 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 457.83 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 94,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,969.97/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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