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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 458.22 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 458.22 and 201.02 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 458.22 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/458.22 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 458.22 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 92,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,111.38/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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