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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 452.50 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 452.50 and 255.68 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 452.50 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/452.50 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 452.50 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 115,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,695.20/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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