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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.66 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.66 and 200.44 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.66 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.66 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.66 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 89,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,127.65/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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