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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444 and 204.58 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 90,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,833.52/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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