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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 458.03 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 458.03 and 201.02 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 458.03 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/458.03 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 458.03 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 92,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,072.19/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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