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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.32 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.32 and 201.21 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.32 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.32 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.32 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 92,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.57/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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