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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.01 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.01 and 201.06 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.01 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.01 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.01 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 92,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,087.49/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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