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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 412.32 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 412.32 and 255.68 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 412.32 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/412.32 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 412.32 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 105,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,421.98/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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