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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 458.34 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.99, 458.34 and 207.83 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.99 : 458.34 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.99/458.34 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.99x = 458.34 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.99x = 95,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256.80/331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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