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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 456.88 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 456.88 and 201.86 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 456.88 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/456.88 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 456.88 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 92,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,225.80/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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