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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.64 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.64 and 199.49 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.64 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.64 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.64 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 91,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,491.80/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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