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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 458.05 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 458.05 and 200.99 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 458.05 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/458.05 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 458.05 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 92,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,063.47/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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