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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 440.42 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 440.42 and 272.16 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 440.42 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/440.42 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 440.42 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 119,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,863.35/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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