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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 455.76 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 455.76 and 199.31 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 455.76 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/455.76 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 455.76 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 90,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,837.53/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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