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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 458.82 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 458.82 and 201.55 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 458.82 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/458.82 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 458.82 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 92,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,472.88/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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