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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 443.60 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 443.60 and 213.90 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 443.60 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/443.60 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 443.60 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 94,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,886.04/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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