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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 456.25 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 456.25 and 256.16 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 456.25 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/456.25 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 456.25 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 116,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,870.08/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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