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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456.56 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456.56 and 199.76 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456.56 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456.56 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456.56 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 91,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,202.43/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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