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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 458.64 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 458.64 and 201.36 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 458.64 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/458.64 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 458.64 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 92,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,351.75/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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