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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 442.76 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 442.76 and 249.96 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 442.76 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/442.76 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 442.76 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 110,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,672.29/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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