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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.16 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.16 and 204.08 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.16 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.16 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.16 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 90,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,440.09/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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