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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 443.93 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 443.93 and 282.06 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 443.93 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/443.93 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 443.93 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 125,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,213.49/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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