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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 457.02 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 457.02 and 201.78 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 457.02 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/457.02 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 457.02 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 92,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,217.50/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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