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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 458.46 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 458.46 and 199.51 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 458.46 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/458.46 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 458.46 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 91,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,466.21/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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