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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 426.51 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 426.51 and 256.86 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 426.51 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/426.51 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 426.51 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 109,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,553.36/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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