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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 408.78 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 408.78 and 254.16 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 408.78 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/408.78 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 408.78 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 103,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,895.52/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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