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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 419.22 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 419.22 and 255.06 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 419.22 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/419.22 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 419.22 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 106,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,926.25/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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