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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 458.20 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 458.20 and 199.28 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 458.20 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/458.20 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 458.20 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 91,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,310.10/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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