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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 457.10 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 457.10 and 200.24 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 457.10 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/457.10 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 457.10 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 91,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,529.70/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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