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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 442.76 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 442.76 and 296.80 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 442.76 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/442.76 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 442.76 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 131,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,411.17/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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