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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 456.12 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 456.12 and 199.43 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 456.12 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/456.12 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 456.12 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 90,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,961.73/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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