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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 456.44 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 456.44 and 199.87 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 456.44 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/456.44 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 456.44 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 91,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,226.52/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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