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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 444.44 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 444.44 and 204.85 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 444.44 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/444.44 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 444.44 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 91,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,043.53/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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