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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 421.25 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 421.25 and 255.76 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 421.25 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/421.25 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 421.25 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 107,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,737.62/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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