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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.90 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.90 and 201.15 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.90 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.90 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.90 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 91,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,703.28/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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