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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.62 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.62 and 266.06 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.62 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.62 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.62 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 118,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,561.66/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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