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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 459.04 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 459.04 and 201.67 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 459.04 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/459.04 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 459.04 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 92,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,574.60/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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