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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459.14 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459.14 and 201.64 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459.14 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459.14 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459.14 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 92,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,580.99/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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