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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 443.97 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 443.97 and 204.60 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 443.97 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/443.97 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 443.97 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 90,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,836.26/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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