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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 458.80 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 458.80 and 201.44 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 458.80 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/458.80 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 458.80 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 92,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,421.32/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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