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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 454.24 and 201.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 454.24 and 201.00 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 454.24 = 201.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/454.24 = 201.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 454.24 × 201.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 91,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,304.19/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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