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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 457.47 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 457.47 and 200.63 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 457.47 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/457.47 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 457.47 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 91,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,779.92/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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