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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 444.59 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 444.59 and 209.58 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 444.59 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/444.59 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 444.59 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 93,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.24/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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