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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 456.14 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 456.14 and 199.52 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 456.14 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/456.14 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 456.14 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 91,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,006.77/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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