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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 443.40 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 443.40 and 272.20 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 443.40 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/443.40 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 443.40 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 120,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,693.48/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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