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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 444.40 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 444.40 and 204.12 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 444.40 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/444.40 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 444.40 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 90,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,710.93/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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