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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 443.28 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 443.28 and 250.16 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 443.28 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/443.28 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 443.28 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 110,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,890.92/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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