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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 456.20 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 456.20 and 201.20 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 456.20 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/456.20 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 456.20 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 91,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,787.44/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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