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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 458.16 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 458.16 and 199.23 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 458.16 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/458.16 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 458.16 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 91,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,279.22/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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