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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.33, 797.36 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.33, 797.36 and 206.66 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.33 : 797.36 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.33/797.36 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.33x = 797.36 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.33x = 164,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,777.40/531.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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