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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 497.79 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 497.79 and 209.73 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 497.79 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/497.79 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 497.79 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 104,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,401.50/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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