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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 422.04 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 422.04 and 256.15 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 422.04 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/422.04 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 422.04 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 108,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,105.55/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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