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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 443.84 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 443.84 and 220.16 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 443.84 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/443.84 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 443.84 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 97,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,715.81/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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