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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 456.92 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 456.92 and 202 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 456.92 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/456.92 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 456.92 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 92,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297.84/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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