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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.65 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.65 and 200.68 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.65 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.65 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.65 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 91,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,840.06/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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