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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 407.94 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 407.94 and 230.60 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 407.94 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/407.94 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 407.94 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 94,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.96/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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