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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 455.92 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 455.92 and 199.45 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 455.92 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/455.92 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 455.92 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 90,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,933.24/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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