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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 451.76 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 451.76 and 256.48 is: 383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 451.76 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/451.76 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 451.76 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 115,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,867.40/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.67

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