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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.96 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.96 and 279.84 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.96 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.96 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.96 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 124,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,517.61/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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