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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 456.65 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 456.65 and 201.66 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 456.65 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/456.65 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 456.65 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 92,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088.04/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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