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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.42, 457.41 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.42, 457.41 and 200.41 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.42 : 457.41 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.42/457.41 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.42x = 457.41 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.42x = 91,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,669.54/331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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