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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 461.04 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 461.04 and 256.16 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 461.04 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/461.04 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 461.04 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 118,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,100.01/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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