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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 456.67 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 456.67 and 199.99 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 456.67 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/456.67 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 456.67 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 91,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,329.43/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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