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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.03 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.03 and 256.35 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.03 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.03 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.03 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 117,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,159.64/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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