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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.84 and 256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.84 and 256.81 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 450.84 = 256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/450.84 = 256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 450.84 × 256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 115,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,780.22/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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