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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 456.72 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 456.72 and 199.94 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 456.72 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/456.72 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 456.72 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 91,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,314.46/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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