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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 457.22 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 457.22 and 256.48 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 457.22 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/457.22 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 457.22 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 117,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,267.28/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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