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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.46 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.46 and 201.41 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.46 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.46 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.46 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 91,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,734.20/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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