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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.21, 455.55 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.21, 455.55 and 201.18 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.21 : 455.55 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.21/455.55 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.21x = 455.55 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.21x = 91,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,649.07/304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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