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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.78 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.78 and 256.18 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.78 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.78 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.78 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 113,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,943.74/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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