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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 440.40 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 440.40 and 256.20 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 440.40 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/440.40 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 440.40 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 112,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,830.48/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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