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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 458.75 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 458.75 and 201.53 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 458.75 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/458.75 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 458.75 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 92,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,448.59/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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