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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.13 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.13 and 202.02 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.13 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.13 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.13 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 92,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,349.40/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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