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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 416.68 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 416.68 and 255.90 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 416.68 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/416.68 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 416.68 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 106,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,628.41/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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