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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.08 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.08 and 256.04 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.08 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.08 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.08 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 113,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190.16/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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