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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 455.81 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 455.81 and 201.36 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 455.81 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/455.81 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 455.81 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 91,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,779.76/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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