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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 450.70 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 450.70 and 203.21 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 450.70 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/450.70 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 450.70 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 91,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,585.68/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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