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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 415.28 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 415.28 and 201.57 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 415.28 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/415.28 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 415.28 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 83,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,707.99/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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