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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 458.96 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 458.96 and 201.62 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 458.96 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/458.96 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 458.96 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 92,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,532.21/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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