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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 408.66 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 408.66 and 255.06 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 408.66 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/408.66 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 408.66 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 104,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232.82/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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