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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 456.98 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 456.98 and 200.27 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 456.98 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/456.98 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 456.98 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 91,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519.53/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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