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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.61 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.61 and 231.08 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.61 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.61 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.61 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 102,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,509.40/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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