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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 459.09 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 459.09 and 201.59 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 459.09 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/459.09 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 459.09 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 92,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,547.95/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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