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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 458.71 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 458.71 and 255.13 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 458.71 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/458.71 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 458.71 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 117,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,030.68/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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