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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.83 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.83 and 255.56 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.83 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.83 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.83 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 117,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,512.49/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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