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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 456.48 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 456.48 and 257.76 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 456.48 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/456.48 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 456.48 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 117,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,662.28/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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