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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.10 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.10 and 256.16 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.10 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.10 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.10 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 114,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,016.65/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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