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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 407.43 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 407.43 and 233.69 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 407.43 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/407.43 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 407.43 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 95,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,210.28/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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