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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 454.96 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 454.96 and 201.07 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 454.96 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/454.96 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 454.96 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 91,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,478.81/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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