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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 455.54 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 455.54 and 201.56 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 455.54 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/455.54 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 455.54 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 91,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,818.77/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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