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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 457.02 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 457.02 and 201.84 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 457.02 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/457.02 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 457.02 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 92,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,244.92/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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