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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 458.76 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 458.76 and 201.62 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 458.76 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/458.76 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 458.76 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 92,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,497.09/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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