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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 499.17 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 499.17 and 201.27 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 499.17 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/499.17 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 499.17 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 100,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,465.45/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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