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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 458.76 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 458.76 and 201.31 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 458.76 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/458.76 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 458.76 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 92,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,352.98/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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