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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 443.76 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 443.76 and 218.48 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 443.76 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/443.76 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 443.76 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 96,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,952.68/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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