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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 443.37 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 443.37 and 256.22 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 443.37 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/443.37 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 443.37 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 113,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600.26/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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