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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 408.36 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 408.36 and 221.96 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 408.36 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/408.36 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 408.36 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 90,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,639.59/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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