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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 458.38 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 458.38 and 201.22 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 458.38 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/458.38 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 458.38 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 92,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,235.22/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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