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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.48 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.48 and 201.24 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.48 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.48 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.48 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 92,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,264.52/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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