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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.34 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.34 and 255.15 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.34 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.34 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.34 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 113,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,118.20/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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