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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 408.58 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 408.58 and 217.46 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 408.58 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/408.58 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 408.58 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 88,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,850.28/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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