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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.79 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.79 and 200.66 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.79 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.79 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.79 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 91,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,860.14/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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