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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 444.42 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 444.42 and 214.68 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 444.42 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/444.42 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 444.42 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 95,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,409.75/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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