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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.66 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.66 and 201.41 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.66 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.66 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.66 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 92,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,378.71/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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