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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408.05 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408.05 and 236.93 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408.05 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408.05 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408.05 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 96,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,679.29/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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