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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 457.37 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 457.37 and 200.55 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 457.37 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/457.37 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 457.37 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 91,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,724.55/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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