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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 445.41 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 445.41 and 272.46 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 445.41 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/445.41 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 445.41 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 121,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,356.41/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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