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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 455.88 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 455.88 and 199.38 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 455.88 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/455.88 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 455.88 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 90,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,893.35/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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