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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 456 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 456 and 199.52 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 456 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/456 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 456 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 90,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,981.12/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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