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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 407.93 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 407.93 and 230.42 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 407.93 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/407.93 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 407.93 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 93,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,992.04/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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