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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 455.69 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 455.69 and 199.20 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 455.69 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/455.69 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 455.69 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 90,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,773.95/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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