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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 457.92 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 457.92 and 200.84 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 457.92 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/457.92 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 457.92 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 91,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968.65/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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