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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.72 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.72 and 230.84 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.72 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.72 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.72 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 94,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348.92/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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