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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 445.14 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 445.14 and 216.03 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 445.14 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/445.14 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 445.14 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 96,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,163.59/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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