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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 459.12 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 459.12 and 201.63 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 459.12 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/459.12 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 459.12 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 92,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,572.37/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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