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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 457.26 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 457.26 and 198.50 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 457.26 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/457.26 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 457.26 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 90,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,763.82/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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