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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 455.85 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 455.85 and 199.34 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 455.85 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/455.85 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 455.85 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 90,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,867.85/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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