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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 413.55 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 413.55 and 256.20 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 413.55 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/413.55 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 413.55 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 105,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,951.51/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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