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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 455.99 and 199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 455.99 and 199.47 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 455.99 = 199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/455.99 = 199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 455.99 × 199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 90,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,955.33/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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