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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 452.16 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 452.16 and 256.21 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 452.16 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/452.16 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 452.16 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 115,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,847.91/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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