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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 441.35 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 441.35 and 268.32 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 441.35 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/441.35 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 441.35 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 118,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,420.15/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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