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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 443.95 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 443.95 and 223.44 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 443.95 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/443.95 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 443.95 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 99,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,195.63/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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