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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.72 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.72 and 255.84 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.72 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.72 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.72 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 113,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,777.16/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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