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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 458.64 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 458.64 and 201.38 is: 277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 458.64 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/458.64 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 458.64 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 92,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,358.63/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.77

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