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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 453.02 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 453.02 and 256.68 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 453.02 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/453.02 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 453.02 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 116,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,281.17/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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