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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 407.96 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 407.96 and 230.34 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 407.96 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/407.96 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 407.96 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 93,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,969.51/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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