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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.87 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.87 and 201.44 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.87 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.87 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.87 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 92,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.77/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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