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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.02 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.02 and 256.29 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.02 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.02 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.02 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 117,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,129.66/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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