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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.92 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.92 and 201.56 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.92 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.92 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.92 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 91,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,895.24/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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