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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 443.52 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 443.52 and 249.93 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 443.52 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/443.52 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 443.52 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 110,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,848.95/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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