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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 458.01 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 458.01 and 202.32 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 458.01 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/458.01 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 458.01 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 92,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,664.58/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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