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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 456.79 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 456.79 and 199.97 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 456.79 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/456.79 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 456.79 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 91,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343.60/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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