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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 458.34 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 458.34 and 201.06 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 458.34 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/458.34 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 458.34 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 92,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153.84/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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