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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 458.40 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 458.40 and 201.40 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 458.40 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/458.40 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 458.40 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 92,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,321.76/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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