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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 455.93 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 455.93 and 201.78 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 455.93 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/455.93 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 455.93 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 91,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,996.55/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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