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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 455.82 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 455.82 and 199.34 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 455.82 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/455.82 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 455.82 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 90,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,863.16/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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