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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.64 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.64 and 201.27 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.64 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.64 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.64 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 91,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,706.66/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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