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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 416.34 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 416.34 and 255.39 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 416.34 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/416.34 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 416.34 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 106,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,329.07/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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