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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 457.97 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 457.97 and 207.50 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 457.97 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/457.97 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 457.97 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 95,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.88/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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