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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 456.94 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 456.94 and 201.89 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 456.94 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/456.94 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 456.94 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 92,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248.32/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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