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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.36 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.36 and 204.92 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.36 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.36 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.36 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 91,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058.25/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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