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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 421.52 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 421.52 and 256.59 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 421.52 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/421.52 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 421.52 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 108,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,156.53/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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