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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 425.78 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 425.78 and 256.19 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 425.78 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/425.78 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 425.78 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 109,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,078.45/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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