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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 444.89 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 444.89 and 219.23 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 444.89 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/444.89 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 444.89 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 97,533.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,533.23/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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