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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 440.40 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 440.40 and 256.22 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 440.40 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/440.40 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 440.40 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 112,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,839.29/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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