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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 458.34 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 458.34 and 201.20 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 458.34 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/458.34 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 458.34 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 92,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.01/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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