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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 444.51 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 444.51 and 218.70 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 444.51 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/444.51 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 444.51 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 97,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,214.34/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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