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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 458.25 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 458.25 and 207.65 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 458.25 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/458.25 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 458.25 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 95,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,156.76/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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