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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 440.16 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 440.16 and 250.32 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 440.16 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/440.16 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 440.16 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 110,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,180.85/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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