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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.75 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.75 and 200.69 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.75 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.75 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.75 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 91,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,865.53/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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