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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 459.18 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 459.18 and 201.72 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 459.18 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/459.18 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 459.18 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 92,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,625.79/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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