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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 447.14 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 447.14 and 293.04 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 447.14 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/447.14 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 447.14 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 131,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,030.64/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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