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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.52 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.52 and 201.18 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.52 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.52 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.52 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 92,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245.05/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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