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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 457.13 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 457.13 and 200.30 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 457.13 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/457.13 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 457.13 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 91,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,563.14/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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