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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 424.98 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 424.98 and 256.02 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 424.98 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/424.98 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 424.98 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 108,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803.38/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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