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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 443.34 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 443.34 and 268.44 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 443.34 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/443.34 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 443.34 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 119,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,010.19/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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