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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 456.10 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 456.10 and 199.48 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 456.10 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/456.10 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 456.10 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 90,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,982.83/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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