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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 456.27 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 456.27 and 199.55 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 456.27 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/456.27 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 456.27 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 91,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,046.50/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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