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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.84 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.84 and 211.36 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.84 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.84 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.84 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 94,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,021.38/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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