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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 420.65 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 420.65 and 201.49 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 420.65 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/420.65 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 420.65 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 84,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,756.77/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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