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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.49, 457.52 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.49, 457.52 and 200.57 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.49 : 457.52 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.49/457.52 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.49x = 457.52 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.49x = 91,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,764.79/331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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