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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 458.49 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 458.49 and 201.07 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 458.49 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/458.49 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 458.49 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 92,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,188.58/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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