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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 445.05 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 445.05 and 294.18 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 445.05 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/445.05 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 445.05 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 130,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,924.81/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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