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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 456.38 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 456.38 and 199.66 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 456.38 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/456.38 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 456.38 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 91,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,120.83/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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