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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 457.74 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 457.74 and 201.42 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 457.74 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/457.74 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 457.74 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 92,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,197.99/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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