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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 418.02 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 418.02 and 256.40 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 418.02 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/418.02 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 418.02 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 107,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,181.28/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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