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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.67 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.67 and 256.27 is: 384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.67 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.67 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.67 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 116,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,005.74/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.25

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