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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.02 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.02 and 251.58 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.02 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.02 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.02 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 111,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,203.39/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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