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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 444.69 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 444.69 and 219.92 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 444.69 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/444.69 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 444.69 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 97,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,794.00/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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