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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 456.33 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 456.33 and 199.59 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 456.33 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/456.33 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 456.33 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 91,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,076.62/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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