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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.48 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.48 and 293.44 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.48 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.48 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.48 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 130,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,428.21/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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