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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 423.52 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 423.52 and 255.04 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 423.52 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/423.52 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 423.52 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 108,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014.54/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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