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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.37 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.37 and 204.83 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.37 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.37 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.37 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 91,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,019.28/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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