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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 456.60 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 456.60 and 199.94 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 456.60 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/456.60 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 456.60 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 91,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,292.03/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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