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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 457.10 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 457.10 and 200.26 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 457.10 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/457.10 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 457.10 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 91,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538.85/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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