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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 424.80 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 424.80 and 255.85 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 424.80 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/424.80 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 424.80 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 108,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,685.08/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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