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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.52 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.52 and 219.20 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.52 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.52 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.52 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 89,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,766.78/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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