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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 458.08 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 458.08 and 200.96 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 458.08 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/458.08 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 458.08 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 92,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052.96/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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