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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 409.55 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 409.55 and 219.69 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 409.55 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/409.55 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 409.55 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 89,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,972.94/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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