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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 457.76 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 457.76 and 200.66 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 457.76 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/457.76 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 457.76 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 91,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,854.12/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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