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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 458.32 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 458.32 and 201.16 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 458.32 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/458.32 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 458.32 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 92,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195.65/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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