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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 422.46 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 422.46 and 256.98 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 422.46 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/422.46 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 422.46 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 108,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,563.77/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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