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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 447.44 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 447.44 and 256.72 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 447.44 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/447.44 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 447.44 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 114,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,866.80/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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