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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 419.81 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 419.81 and 255.04 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 419.81 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/419.81 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 419.81 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 107,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,068.34/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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