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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.82 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.82 and 201.92 is: 302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.82 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.82 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.82 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 92,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,240.02/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.48

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