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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 443.53 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 443.53 and 264.30 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 443.53 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/443.53 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 443.53 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 117,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,224.98/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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