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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 420.66 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 420.66 and 255.24 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 420.66 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/420.66 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 420.66 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 107,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,369.26/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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