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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 443.31 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 443.31 and 205.01 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 443.31 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/443.31 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 443.31 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 90,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,881.66/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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