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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 410.16 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 410.16 and 255.16 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 410.16 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/410.16 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 410.16 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 104,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,656.43/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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