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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 456.48 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 456.48 and 199.97 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 456.48 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/456.48 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 456.48 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 91,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282.31/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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