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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 456.64 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 456.64 and 199.94 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 456.64 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/456.64 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 456.64 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 91,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,300.60/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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