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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 444.03 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 444.03 and 281.80 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 444.03 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/444.03 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 444.03 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 125,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,127.65/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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