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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 459.36 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 459.36 and 201.84 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 459.36 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/459.36 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 459.36 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 92,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,717.22/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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