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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444.21 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444.21 and 204.81 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444.21 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444.21 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444.21 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 90,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,978.65/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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