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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 461.25 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 461.25 and 256.52 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 461.25 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/461.25 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 461.25 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 118,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,317.54/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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