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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 456.94 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 456.94 and 200.22 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 456.94 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/456.94 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 456.94 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 91,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,488.53/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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