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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 444.31 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 444.31 and 220.10 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 444.31 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/444.31 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 444.31 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 97,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,792.63/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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