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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 441.62 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 441.62 and 281.08 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 441.62 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/441.62 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 441.62 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 124,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,130.55/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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