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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 458.32 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 458.32 and 201.14 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 458.32 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/458.32 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 458.32 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 92,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,186.48/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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