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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 420.30 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 420.30 and 256.07 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 420.30 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/420.30 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 420.30 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 107,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,624.12/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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