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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 455.22 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 455.22 and 201.51 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 455.22 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/455.22 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 455.22 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 91,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,731.38/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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