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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 457.36 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 457.36 and 200.64 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 457.36 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/457.36 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 457.36 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 91,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,764.71/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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