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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 457.95 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 457.95 and 201.07 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 457.95 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/457.95 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 457.95 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 92,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,080.01/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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