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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 457.76 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 457.76 and 200.68 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 457.76 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/457.76 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 457.76 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 91,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,863.28/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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