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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 458.75 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 458.75 and 201.43 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 458.75 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/458.75 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 458.75 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 92,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,406.01/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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