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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 445.36 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 445.36 and 295.34 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 445.36 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/445.36 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 445.36 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 131,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,532.62/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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