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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.07 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.07 and 201.54 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.07 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.07 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.07 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 91,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,915.37/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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