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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 457.04 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 457.04 and 200.11 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 457.04 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/457.04 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 457.04 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 91,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,457.36/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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