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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 457.84 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 457.84 and 200.70 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 457.84 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/457.84 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 457.84 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 91,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888.49/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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