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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 456.99 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 456.99 and 200.22 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 456.99 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/456.99 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 456.99 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 91,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498.54/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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