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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 456.56 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 456.56 and 201.75 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 456.56 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/456.56 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 456.56 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 92,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,108.70/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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