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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 404.15 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 404.15 and 256.56 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 404.15 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/404.15 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 404.15 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 103,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,688.72/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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