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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 459.05 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 459.05 and 201.70 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 459.05 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/459.05 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 459.05 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 92,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,590.39/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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