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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 455.56 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 455.56 and 201.26 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 455.56 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/455.56 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 455.56 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 91,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686.64/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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