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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 444.11 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 444.11 and 292.13 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 444.11 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/444.11 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 444.11 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 129,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,737.91/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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