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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 443.22 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 443.22 and 204.40 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 443.22 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/443.22 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 443.22 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 90,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594.17/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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