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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 444.56 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 444.56 and 218.40 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 444.56 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/444.56 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 444.56 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 97,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090.81/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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