Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 458.18 and 201
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331.99, 458.18 and 201 is: 277.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331.99 : 458.18 = 201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331.99/458.18 = 201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331.99x = 458.18 × 201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331.99x = 92,094.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,094.18/331.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.40
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