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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 456.18 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 456.18 and 199.70 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 456.18 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/456.18 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 456.18 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 91,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.15/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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