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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.41 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.41 and 203.93 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.41 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.41 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.41 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 90,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,627.51/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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