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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.51 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.51 and 255.71 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.51 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.51 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.51 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 116,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,480.24/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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