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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.28 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.28 and 201.06 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.28 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.28 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.28 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 91,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538.60/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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