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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 442.26 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 442.26 and 256.06 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 442.26 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/442.26 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 442.26 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 113,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,245.65/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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