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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 456.78 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 456.78 and 200.02 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 456.78 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/456.78 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 456.78 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 91,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,365.14/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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