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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 455.36 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 455.36 and 255.06 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 455.36 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/455.36 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 455.36 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 116,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,144.12/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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