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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.24 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.24 and 274.26 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.24 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.24 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.24 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 121,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,837.26/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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