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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.91 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.91 and 201.60 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.91 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.91 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.91 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 92,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,516.26/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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