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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 459.57 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 459.57 and 201.95 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 459.57 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/459.57 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 459.57 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 92,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,807.86/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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