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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 459.12 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 459.12 and 201.88 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 459.12 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/459.12 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 459.12 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 92,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,687.15/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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