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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 458.42 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 458.42 and 199.43 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 458.42 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/458.42 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 458.42 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 91,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.70/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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