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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.38 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.38 and 199.82 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.38 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.38 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.38 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 92,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192.95/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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