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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.46 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.46 and 201.02 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.46 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.46 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.46 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 92,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159.63/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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