Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 458 and 200.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332, 458 and 200.96 is: 277.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332 : 458 = 200.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332/458 = 200.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332x = 458 × 200.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332x = 92,039.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,039.68/332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.23
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