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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.59 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.59 and 201.23 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.59 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.59 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.59 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 92,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,283.38/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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