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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.29, 455.82 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.29, 455.82 and 199.31 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.29 : 455.82 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.29/455.82 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.29x = 455.82 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.29x = 90,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,849.48/330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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