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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 459.39 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 459.39 and 201.93 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 459.39 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/459.39 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 459.39 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 92,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.62/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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