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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 443.88 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 443.88 and 204.64 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 443.88 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/443.88 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 443.88 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 90,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,835.60/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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