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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.40 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.40 and 256.93 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.40 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.40 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.40 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 116,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,492.06/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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