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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 415.08 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 415.08 and 255 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 415.08 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/415.08 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 415.08 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 105,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,845.40/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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