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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 457.68 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 457.68 and 200.67 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 457.68 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/457.68 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 457.68 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 91,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,842.65/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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