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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.57 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.57 and 218.60 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.57 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.57 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.57 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 89,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,313.40/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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