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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 407.92 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 407.92 and 230.40 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 407.92 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/407.92 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 407.92 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 93,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,984.77/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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