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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.06 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.06 and 256.02 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.06 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.06 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.06 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 106,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,775.70/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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