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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 456.78 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 456.78 and 202.02 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 456.78 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/456.78 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 456.78 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 92,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,278.70/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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