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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 444.20 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 444.20 and 204.39 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 444.20 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/444.20 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 444.20 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 90,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,789.02/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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