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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.78 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.78 and 200.72 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.78 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.78 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.78 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 91,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,885.60/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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