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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.59, 444.19 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.59, 444.19 and 209.62 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.59 : 444.19 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.59/444.19 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.59x = 444.19 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.59x = 93,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,111.11/296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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