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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 443.70 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 443.70 and 204.84 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 443.70 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/443.70 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 443.70 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 90,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,887.51/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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