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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 449.96 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 449.96 and 256.88 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 449.96 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/449.96 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 449.96 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 115,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,585.57/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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