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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 421.41 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 421.41 and 256.46 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 421.41 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/421.41 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 421.41 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 108,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,074.81/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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