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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.98 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.98 and 223.20 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.98 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.98 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.98 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 99,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,319.54/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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