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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 456.50 and 199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 456.50 and 199.85 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 456.50 = 199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/456.50 = 199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 456.50 × 199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 91,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,229.74/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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