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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 408.54 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 408.54 and 208.98 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 408.54 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/408.54 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 408.54 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 85,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377.47/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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