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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 458.14 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 458.14 and 200.94 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 458.14 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/458.14 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 458.14 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 92,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,058.65/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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