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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.47 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.47 and 218.16 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.47 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.47 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.47 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 96,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,964.48/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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