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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 444.16 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 444.16 and 223.20 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 444.16 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/444.16 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 444.16 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 99,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136.51/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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