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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 443.70 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 443.70 and 223.92 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 443.70 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/443.70 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 443.70 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 99,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,353.30/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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