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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 457.46 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 457.46 and 256.30 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 457.46 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/457.46 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 457.46 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 117,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,247.00/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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