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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.88 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.88 and 256.16 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.88 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.88 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.88 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 115,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,754.39/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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