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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 456.18 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 456.18 and 201.50 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 456.18 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/456.18 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 456.18 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 91,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,918.79/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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