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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.16 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.16 and 201.71 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.16 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.16 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.16 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 92,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617.16/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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