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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 444 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 444 and 204.84 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 444 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/444 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 444 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 90,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.96/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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