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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 450.09 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 450.09 and 256.31 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 450.09 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/450.09 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 450.09 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 115,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362.57/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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