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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 444.06 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 444.06 and 214.80 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 444.06 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/444.06 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 444.06 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 95,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,384.09/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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