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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.32 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.32 and 216.40 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.32 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.32 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.32 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 96,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,367.25/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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