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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 419.32 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 419.32 and 255.24 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 419.32 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/419.32 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 419.32 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 107,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,027.24/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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