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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 458.80 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 458.80 and 201.62 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 458.80 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/458.80 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 458.80 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 92,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503.90/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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