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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 444.16 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 444.16 and 205.45 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 444.16 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/444.16 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 444.16 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 91,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,252.67/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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