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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 455.91 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 455.91 and 200.33 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 455.91 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/455.91 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 455.91 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 91,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332.45/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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