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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.47, 454.16 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.47, 454.16 and 256.04 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.47 : 454.16 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.47/454.16 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.47x = 454.16 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.47x = 116,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,279.58/304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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