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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 443.48 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 443.48 and 204.76 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 443.48 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/443.48 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 443.48 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 90,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,806.50/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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