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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 455.87 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 455.87 and 199.31 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 455.87 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/455.87 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 455.87 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 90,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,859.59/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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